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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor George Howarth (Labour), on Wednesday, 29 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 191 members in total.

HOUSE OF COMMONS SITTINGS HOURS

That this House regrets the revised sitting hours; notes that the business of the House has been adversely affected; and calls for a review of arrangements.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 4 amendments.

607A1
after 'hours' insert 'as regards Tuesday'.
607A2
after 'affected' insert 'and that the changes have severely restricted access for constituents to tours of Parliament,'.
607A3
after 'affected' insert 'and that the changes have severely restricted access for constituents to tours of Parliament,' after 'calls for a', insert 'urgent'.
607A4
leave out from 'House' to end and insert 'welcomes the introduction of more normal working hours but notes practical problems that have emerged; and requests that the House of Commons Commission review how these problems may be addressed rather than revert to the previous working hours with their negative impact on the ability of members to function more effectively.'

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
607 
607A1 
607A2 
607A3 
607A4 
Session
2002-03
Subjects
House of Commons Parliamentary procedure Working hours Reform Times of sittings
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk